Sir Alex Backs Giggs' Chase

Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful of having quadruple cause to celebrate come May - success in three competitions and a new club appearances record for Ryan Giggs.

The veteran Welsh winger is just 18 appearances short of overtaking Sir Bobby Charlton, with 742 to Sir Bobby's 759. Barring injury, it appears to be a case of when, rather than if, he surpasses the longstanding record.

With United still going strong in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup, Sir Alex is hopeful that his side can make enough progress to facilitate Giggs' chase.

"Well, we have 15 Premiership games left so a lot depends on the cups," Sir Alex told the media during United's trip to Saudi Arabia.

"Ryan does play a few games as a substitute so, with the FA Cup and Champions League, we could just about get there this season. Let's hope it's in the Champions League Final in Moscow!"